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High school roundup: Baseball season has begun

Baseball

CITRUS VALLEY 4, PALM SPRINGS 3 >> Nick Michaels hit a two-run double to tie the game in the ninth inning and Charles Whitley later followed with a single to score the winning run in the same inning in opening day play at the Redlands Baseball Invitational. The BlackHawks also got four shutout innings on the mound in relief from Jordyn Miller.

Upland 9, Eisenhower 1 >> Junior Connor Shepherd and senior Tommy Pincin each had three hits, with Pincin smacking a solo home run in the first inning, as the Highlanders cruised past the Eagles in a rain-delayed season opener. Chris Ghosen earned the win, going 5 1/3 innings.

Don LUGO 7, ONTARIO CHRISTIAN 1 >> Senior Andrew Matus picked up the win as the Conquistadores earned the win on the first day of play at the Don Lugo Tournament. Three Conquistadors pitchers combined for nine strikeouts and three walks. Austin Jones had both hits and scored the only run for Ontario Christian.

Boys’ golf

Ayala Spring Classic >> Mater Dei shot a 386 to take first place in the 23-team event at Los Serranos Country Club. Edison was one stroke back. The top locals were Ontario Christian (eighth with a 405) and Ayala (ninth at 409). Louis Kim of Brea Olinda took individual honors with a 72, one stroke better than Morris DeLaRosa of Mater Dei. Han Seop Lee and Garrett Hutchinson each shot 77 for Ayala.